Shannon Miles is escorted out of a Houston-area courtroom after a hearing on Monday. He has been charged with capital murder in the death of Deputy Darren Goforth.

Shannon Miles is escorted out of a Houston-area courtroom after a hearing on Monday. He has been charged with capital murder in the death of Deputy Darren Goforth.

Photo: Pat Sullivan, STF

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The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

The community pays respect at a vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth after a Prayer March at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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A vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

A vigil in memory of Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station, where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff Sgt. Sisto DeLeon, shown with wife June DeLeon, pay their respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Harris County Sheriff Sgt. Sisto DeLeon, shown with wife June DeLeon, pay their respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Robert Lamb, of Houston, with sign, along with others, pays his respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Robert Lamb, of Houston, with sign, along with others, pays his respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Aimee Hunt, of Jersey Village, pays respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Aimee Hunt, of Jersey Village, pays respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Waller County Sheriff Chris Morgan, center, pays his respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Waller County Sheriff Chris Morgan, center, pays his respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Community members come out for a Prayer Walk to pay respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Community members come out for a Prayer Walk to pay respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Community members come out to pay respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Community members come out to pay respect for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth at the Chevron gas station Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriffs use smart phones to capture a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Harris County Sheriffs use smart phones to capture a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Barry Wawak and wife Debra observe a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Barry Wawak and wife Debra observe a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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Kellise McLaurin, with children, Rilynn, 22-months, Payton, eight, and Emerson, six, observe a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

Kellise McLaurin, with children, Rilynn, 22-months, Payton, eight, and Emerson, six, observe a Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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A Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. The West Houston Church of Christ held a prayer walk for Deputy Goforth who was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is held in his memory. less

A Prayer March for Harris County Sheriff Deputy Darren Goforth along West Rd. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Deputy Goforth was killed at a Cypress gas station on Telge and West Road where a vigil is ... more

Photo: Gary Coronado, Houston Chronicle

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A law enforcement officer stands next to a memorial at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

A law enforcement officer stands next to a memorial at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Amy Lasko places an item at a memorial set up at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Lasko was one of a handful of organizers who set up a memorial service and a fundraiser for Goforth's family. less

Amy Lasko places an item at a memorial set up at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Lasko was one of a handful of organizers ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputies Dhaliwal, center left, and Dixon, center right, embrace at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of the first officers on the scene of the shooting. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputies Dhaliwal, center left, and Dixon, center right, embrace at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputies Dixon, right, hugs Deputy Dhaliwal, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of the first officers on the scene of the shooting. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputies Dixon, right, hugs Deputy Dhaliwal, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal gets hugs from fellow deputies Seibert, left, Gunter, and Dixon, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of the first deputies on the scene of the shooting. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal gets hugs from fellow deputies Seibert, left, Gunter, and Dixon, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal gets a hug from Janet Waldrep at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of the first deputies on the scene of the shooting. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal gets a hug from Janet Waldrep at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Police officer Walding, left, talks with Harris County Sheriff's Deputies next to a memorial at the Chevron station where Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Houston Police officer Walding, left, talks with Harris County Sheriff's Deputies next to a memorial at the Chevron station where Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Bently Bryant, center, prays with her parents Casey, left, and Carrie at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "We wanted to pray for the family and all of the hardships they'll face," Casey Bryant said. less

Bently Bryant, center, prays with her parents Casey, left, and Carrie at the Chevron station where Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "We wanted to ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Police Officer Walding stops by to pay his respects at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Officer Walding, who patrols Acres Homes, asked his supervisor for some time to pay his respects. "You can't predict an ambush like that," he said. less

Houston Police Officer Walding stops by to pay his respects at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Houston Police Officer Walding stops by to pay his respects at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Officer Walding, who patrols Acres Homes, asked his supervisor for some time to pay his respects. "You can't predict an ambush like that," he said. less

Houston Police Officer Walding stops by to pay his respects at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal, center, grieves with Deputies Dixon, left, and Seibert, right, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. Deputy Dhaliwal was one of the first officers on the scene of the shooting. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dhaliwal, center, grieves with Deputies Dixon, left, and Seibert, right, at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dixon gets a hug from Jaime Partida, 8, who came with her family to show support for law enforcement officers at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. less

Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Dixon gets a hug from Jaime Partida, 8, who came with her family to show support for law enforcement officers at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Paula Dominguez, 6, sits in front of a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "We live one block away and heard everything," her mother Marilu said. "That's the father of someone," she said. less

Paula Dominguez, 6, sits in front of a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "We live one block away and ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Theresa Tusa, kneeling, prays at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Theresa Tusa, kneeling, prays at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Ricky Perez-Majul, back center, prays with his neice Madison Reyes, left, 12, son Ricky Jr. 10, and daughter Nataly, right, 13, at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. less

Ricky Perez-Majul, back center, prays with his neice Madison Reyes, left, 12, son Ricky Jr. 10, and daughter Nataly, right, 13, at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Rylan Williams hugs her mother Jennifer at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "It's been somewhat difficult to explain to this to my daughter," Jennifer Williams said. less

Rylan Williams hugs her mother Jennifer at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston. "It's been somewhat ... more

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Mourners stand near a vigil for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Mourners stand near a vigil for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Kalyn WIlliams places an item at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Kalyn WIlliams places an item at a memorial for Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron station where he was murdered, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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An ever growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. Goforth was a 10-year veteran with the HSCO department. less

An ever growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Harris County District 5 deputies hug and look at a growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Harris County District 5 deputies hug and look at a growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Lauri Kamminga, left, hugs Cleveland Police officer Erica Fleming during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Lauri Kamminga, left, hugs Cleveland Police officer Erica Fleming during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Deanna Skoglund holds a sign saying "police lives matter" during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Deanna Skoglund holds a sign saying "police lives matter" during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A large crowd gathered during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

A large crowd gathered during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Charlotte Baker holds her daughter Kayla Baker, 5, during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Charlotte Baker holds her daughter Kayla Baker, 5, during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Dalia Perez holds a sign in the large crowd during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Dalia Perez holds a sign in the large crowd during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Luis, an employee with Chevron, holds a photo of officer Darren Goforth during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Luis, an employee with Chevron, holds a photo of officer Darren Goforth during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Goforth was shot and killed last night ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A Harris County Sheriffs deputy wears a blue ribbon during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

A Harris County Sheriffs deputy wears a blue ribbon during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Two men hug during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Two men hug during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A Harris County Sheriffs deputy gets a blue ribbon pinned to him during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

A Harris County Sheriffs deputy gets a blue ribbon pinned to him during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Blue ribbons were handed out during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Blue ribbons were handed out during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Deputy D. Murrel gets a blue ribbon pined to his uniform during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Deputy D. Murrel gets a blue ribbon pined to his uniform during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A woman wipes tears at the site of a growing memorial before a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

A woman wipes tears at the site of a growing memorial before a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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A growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

A growing memorial during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where Harris County deputy Darren Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Ava Lopez, 8, holds a card that she made for officer Darren Goforth during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where the Harris County deputy Goforth was shot and killed last night while he was refueling his vehicle. less

Ava Lopez, 8, holds a card that she made for officer Darren Goforth during a vigil held at the Chevron station on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, where the Harris County deputy Goforth was shot and killed last night ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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A man sheds tears at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

A man sheds tears at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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A man is comforted as he sheds tears at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

A man is comforted as he sheds tears at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the gas pump of a Chevron gas station where a Harris County Sheriff Department Deputy was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Kelli Maynard and her son Brandon, 11, mourn at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Kelli Maynard and her son Brandon, 11, mourn at a memorial for Deputy Darren Goforth, at the Chevron where he was killed, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Houston.

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Jail nurse accused of seeking Miles' autograph

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A contract nurse who had been working at the Harris County Jail lost her position after a supervisor thought she was seeking an autograph of the man accused of gunning down a sheriff's deputy last week.

The nurse, who has not been identified, disputed that interpretation of the events, but still had her jailhouse credentials revoked, Harris County sheriff's officials said on Wednesday.

Shannon Miles, 30, is charged with capital murder and is accused in the Friday night shooting death of sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth.

Investigators said Goforth, 47, had refueled his patrol car at a Chevron station on Telge and West shortly before 8:30 p.m. when Miles came up behind him and opened fire. The deputy was shot 15 times and died at the scene.

Miles was arrested several hours later and then began the long process of questioning by detectives, court hearings and eventual processing into the Harris County Jail system.

Out of what a sheriff's official said was an "abundance of caution," the nurse's credentials were pulled and she was escorted from the jail. The company she worked for — which has not been identified — was told not to send her back.

"She can still work somewhere else, she just can't work at the Sheriff's Office," Gilliland said.

The Goforth case has gotten nationwide attention, with sympathy and support for the officer's family and law enforcement in general.